Within hours of being discharged from Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital, Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on Thursday presented the budget in Goa state assembly.

Manohar Parrikar in Goa assembly &nbsp | &nbspPhoto Credit:&nbspANI

Panaji: Within hours of being discharged from Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital, Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on Thursday presented the budget in Goa state assembly. Putting an end to speculations over, whether he would be in a condition to present the budget, Parrikar was seen in Goa assembly.

The former Defence Minister had complained of stomach ache and visited the Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) for a health check-up. The 62-year-old was later admitted to Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital on February 15. He was being treated for mild pancreatitis. After being hospitalised for a week due to health issues, Parrikar reached the state assembly to present the budget.

The Budget session of the Goa Legislative Assembly began on February 19.

Parrikar's hospitalisation had triggered rumours about his health. The hospital, as well as his close aides in the government, had refuted the reports about his health. "This is to bring to your kind notice, that some people are circulating false news about our Chief Minister's health and misguiding the people in my name," BJP worker Sunil Desai had said.

"It has been brought to our notice, (that) various malicious and misleading reports/rumours are floating around in the electronic/print media with regards to his health. We reiterate that the Hon Chief Minister of Goa is being treated and is responding well to the treatment," the hospital had said in a statement.

"We are hopeful that he (Parrikar) will be here (in the House and back to Goa). Everybody in Goa including the Opposition is praying for his good health. This is because of his good work for the people of Goa," BJP's Chief Whip Glenn Ticlo had earlier said.